Last Man Standing Football Pool 2013

[tsptalk]

Hi all -

It's time for another "Last Man Standing" NFL pool (the software I am using actually calls it a Survivor pool - same thing) for the 2013 - 2014 season.

It's very easy - Here's how it works

You pick one team to win each week (no point spreads). If they lose, you are eliminated. A win or tie and you move on. The only catch is, you can't use the same team more than once during the year.

You must get your pick in by the weekly deadline - before the first game each Sunday. Early games must be picked before they start. All picks will be hidden until the game has begun (for early games) or until the first game on Sunday.

If you fail to make a pick, you get the team that is the largest favorite for the week (that you have not used already).

Good luck to everyone. If you have any questions, please contact me via Private Message (PM) (http://www.tsptalk.com/mb/private.php?do=newpm&u=1) or contact us via email (http://www.tsptalk.com/images/email_support.gif) or use the "contact us" link in the menu on the left on www.tsptalk.com (http://www.tsptalk.com).

— Tom Crowley
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Instructions for joining the pool entitled 'TSP Talk NFL Pool'

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* If you are new (didn't play last year) and are interested in joining the pool, please follow these steps:

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2. Enter the following information:
a. In the Pool ID box, enter the number 13188
b. In the Pool Password box, enter 'tspnfl' (That's TSPNFL without the single quotes)

3. Fill out the form information, including a personalizing and password. (Rest assured, this information will NOT be sold or utilized for spam email under ANY circumstances.) Please try to incorporate your TSP Talk Forum username, if you have one, in your Team Name in the pool so we know who you are... But non-TSP Talk members can join too.


4. Make your picks, with the ability to change them right up until the weekly deadline.

It's that easy. If you have any questions, let me know or e-mail runyourpool.com directly at support@runyourpool.com (support@runyourpool.com).


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DEADLINE to SIGN UP: September 8, 2013 at 1:00 PM ET

1st Place (Last Man / Woman Standing) = $30 Amazon Gift Card and a TSP Talk Travel Mug

2nd and 3rd Place = TSP Talk Travel Mug


Be careful! 1 loss and you're out!

[burrocrat]

ok, i'm in. i pick the steelers again. i like to get that part out of the way first. it has not worked out very well for me so far, yet.

[Atarrin]

Thanks for the e-mail reminder; otherwise I may have missed it.

I noticed it allows us to do multiple entries per account name. I'm guessing we're only supposed to do 1 entry, right?

[tsptalk]

Yes, one. Not sure why they'd allow more. I better check the settings.

Thanks for playing!

[tom1tom1]

Thanks for doing this pool again Tom. I luv the suicide pool cuz I won my local bar pool last year that paid $1600.00. Makes the season a lot of fun!

[rcknfrewld]

How much are gouging us to enter this pool

[tsptalk]

Nothing - but the prizes are commensurate with the fee. Not much. :)

No, no entry fee.

[tsptalk]

FYI, although the deadline is on Sunday morning, there is a game Thursday night that can be used if you make a pick before game time.

[tsptalk]

There's still about 20 minutes to make a pick for this year's contest. See the 1st post in this thread for the "how to".

I had the deadline at 10 AM ET and that was wrong. Had my time zones confused. The deadline is 1 PM ET.

[burrocrat]

the only comforting thing about my steelers pick so far today is at least somebody already lost on thursday with the ravens.

[burrocrat]

ten 16, pit 9. boooooo.

[rktect1]

Looks like me and 150 others picked new england

And almost 150 were out instead of in by the skin of our teeth

[tsptalk]

Really. What a different contest it would be with a Buffalo win Sunday.

[Viva_La_Migra]

Same with the Colts. Almost lost to the Raiders! 40 people would've been VERY upset!

[tsptalk]

Looks like we ended up with 108 players. There was a mistake on first week which thought we had 233 members.

The pool, which rolled over members from last year, gave anyone who did not make a pick in week 1, the default pick. I am having them deleted instead since this pool's fee (for me) is by the number of members. These default pick folks probably don't even know they're in the pool this year.

[MrBowl]

Tom, there was another mistake. For the second year in a row I'm out wk 1

[tsptalk]

I'll get on that. :D

[burrocrat]

Tom, there was another mistake. For the second year in a row I'm out wk 1

me too.

[grandma]

At the nfl.com/ Game Center, there is a button that says 'game rewind' ....... I guess I can't use that to change the Eagles-Chargers outcome..... ? :rolleyes:

[tsptalk]

The Texan's were the default pick this week and 29 people needed them to win in overtime to move on. Close.

[tsptalk]

There's a game tonight. Don't forget to get your picks in before the deadline on Sunday - even though the default pick is a 20-point favorite. :eek:

[weatherweenie]

The Texan's were the default pick this week and 29 people needed them to win in overtime to move on. Close.

Just win baby!

[ILoveTDs]

I was starting to think you were scalping my trades Tom, now I see you were just scalping Turnips. Just kidding, thanks for doing this pool its a lot of fun.

[weatherweenie]

Stupid Falcons! :(

[tsptalk]

Sorry ww. As frustrating as it is to be a life-long J-E-T-S fan, I learned never to bet against them because you never know which team will show up.

I didn't check. Were there a lot of Falcons knocked out this week?

[gronk007]

9 picked Falcons I think...

[tom1tom1]

Yeah and I'm one of the 9. Thought Matte-Ice would pull it off. Oh well thanks for having the pool Tom.

[ILoveTDs]

Glad I still have Den in my pocket for this weekend.

[ILoveTDs]

Denver doesn't see KC until week 11 and then has to play them again week 13, that seems like it was some bad scheduling on the NFL part....almost back to back games for the division?

[Viva_La_Migra]

Glad I still have Den in my pocket for this weekend.

Yeah, the next three weeks are going to be fairly easy. Pick the team playing Jacksonville.:D

[wvango]

A lot of people that are left have used Denver. Think with the way the games have been going, we will lose another 10 to 15 this week.

[gronk007]

I still have Denver left but I am not using them against Jax...seems like a waste...I'm going for a sleeper pick to lower my point spread differential...I assume that's the tie breaker if multiples make it all the way through...maybe a bad approach who knows

[tsptalk]

Good luck to the 35 (out of 108) still standing.

[gronk007]

So much for my sleeper pick...I thought the Jets would take care of the Steelers...oh well. Good luck to the rest of you...

[tsptalk]

Sorry to see you go. As I mentioned above, you never know which Jet's team is going to show up, and unfortunately, none of them showed up yesterday.

[ILoveTDs]

They showed up today, I bet we lost a few betting on NE to take the NYJ.

[tsptalk]

They win when you think they should lose, and lose when they should win. Although they were only about a 3 point underdog.

[tsptalk]

Looks like all 34 remaining are moving on to next week.

[ILoveTDs]

Wha in another group I belong to we pick against the spread and I called a push in that game (NE win with last minute FG), so much for my crystal ball.

I think I mught go and review the NE games over the past 4 years I've picked against the spread and see their % of covering the spread when favored. I know under Brady they are 0-4 in Super Bowls, they weren't favored in the first one against STL. I'd be surprised if they covered point spread favorage in over 20% of their road games.

[gronk007]

Where were those Jets last week against the Steelers...:suspicious:

[tsptalk]

Where were those Jets last week against the Steelers...:suspicious:
They were still in Atlanta. Unfortunately the game was in New York. :blink:


Wha in another group I belong to we pick against the spread and I called a push in that game (NE win with last minute FG), so much for my crystal ball.

I think I mught go and review the NE games over the past 4 years I've picked against the spread and see their % of covering the spread when favored. I know under Brady they are 0-4 in Super Bowls, they weren't favored in the first one against STL. I'd be surprised if they covered point spread favorage in over 20% of their road games.
Agree. I lost a lot of money giving the points with the Pats in both Superbowls vs. the Giants. I didn't learn after the first one. I didn't realize they didn't cover all 4 they were favored.

[ILoveTDs]

Agree. I lost a lot of money giving the points with the Pats in both Superbowls vs. the Giants. I didn't learn after the first one. I didn't realize they didn't cover all 4 they were favored.

Won, both superbowls by 3 with a spread greater than 3. Superbowl 38 against CAR 29 to 32, and superbowl 39 against PHI was 21 to 24.

[tsptalk]

All remaining 34 moved on to week 9.

[ILoveTDs]

Two weeks in a row. Only lost 1 person in the last 3 weeks.

[Viva_La_Migra]

Two weeks in a row. Only lost 1 person in the last 3 weeks.
What to do, what to do? Jacksonville has it's bye week, and I already used Seattle, so no bets against Tampa...:worried:

[ILoveTDs]

yeah, I think we will finally see some individual who have been riding JAC loss out this week.

[tsptalk]

Week 9:



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Dallas Cowboys (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=15)
67.65%



23





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New Orleans Saints (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=27)
11.76%



4





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Carolina Panthers (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=29)
8.82%



3





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Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=6)
2.94%



1





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Green Bay Packers (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=22)
2.94%



1





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New England Patriots (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=4)
2.94%



1





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Seattle Seahawks (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=9&team=14)
2.94%



1

[tsptalk]

Lost 5 this week with the Packers playing tonight.

Who bet against the Jets (took N.O.)? Don't you know they win the ones they should lose, and lose the ones they should win? :)

[Viva_La_Migra]

Damn Cheeseheads! Ruined my carefully laid plans!

[tsptalk]

And then there were 2! 26 gone this week so far. Depending on what happens with Miami, it could be all over.



Team Picked
Pick Percentage
Times Picked


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Tennessee Titans (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=10&team=8)
89.29%



25





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Miami Dolphins (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=10&team=3)
3.57%



1





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New York Giants (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=10&team=16)
3.57%



1





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Washington Redskins (http://www.runyourpool.com/survivor/reports/pick_summary_team.cfm?week=10&team=19)
3.57%



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Oh, and sorry, but we won't be handing out 26 (or 27) third place prizes because of the ties. :toung:

It's possible that we could keep it going to break the ties, but unfortunately it would have to be done in this thread and not on the pool site, and I doubt that would work.

[burrocrat]

if 'rodgers is god' is jim johnson and 'i love clay' is jim johnson, then which ken gets the cup?

[tsptalk]

Interesting Burro. I didn't notice that, and I thought I caught the dups at the beginning of the season. I think we have a disqualification for having multiple accounts. Well, rats! I'll have to think about this.

[tsptalk]

I just counted at least 7 folks who had multiple accounts.

I must not have set the "only 1 account" indicator until it was too late.

We'll have to go with it.

We have a winner Rodgers is God! - Please PM or email me to claim your prize.


There were 25 tied for 2nd. I just found out we can keep going to break the tie so KEEP PICKING!

[tsptalk]

Reminder! There were 25 tied for 2nd. I just found out we can keep going to break the tie so if you were knocked out last week, KEEP PICKING!

I sent an email to all involved.

[tsptalk]

24 left after 2 were knocked out last week (including myself). There's actually 25 left, but "Rodgers is God" has already clinched the 1st spot. Everyone else is battling for 2nd and 3rd place.

[tsptalk]

The tie-breaker for 2nd and 3rd place is down to 3.

1st place has already been decided. Rodgers is God! - Please PM or email me to claim your prize.

[MrBowl]

Hats off to those still in this. There were at least 3 or 4 weeks when all of the heavy favorites lost. I myself have already been knocked out of 5 contests so far! The last was this past weekend when I had GB and I watched Flynn throw 5-yard outs with less than a minute left while 70 yards away from the end zone.

[tsptalk]

We still have 3 players battling for the 2nd and 3rd place tie-breaker (1st place has been determined). Arizona must win tonight or it will be over - prize-wise since 2nd and 3rd place both get the same prize.

[DreamboatAnnie]

So will you be running a new game for the playoffs?

[tsptalk]

I haven't looked into that. But I will.

[burrocrat]

if there is a new pool for the playoffs, i'm going to pick the steelers. again.

[DreamboatAnnie]

As usual, I'm gonna pick the Cowboys or team with best looking quarterback.:laugh: Gotta have something to stay focused on.... Is New England still in the running??

[burrocrat]

what? you don't remember superbowl X in '76 or XIII in '79? cowboys, pfffft.

mine and my brother's family was from PA and the neighbor boys' family from TX. oh we got some good licks in on the playground those years. it was quite the bare knuckle rivalry. the term 'biatch' wasn't invented yet back then, but that's what we would've said if it weren't for mom and the bar of soap.

[DreamboatAnnie]

what? you don't remember superbowl X in '76 or XIII in '79? cowboys, pfffft.

mine and my brother's family was from PA and the neighbor boys' family from TX. oh we got some good licks in on the playground those years. it was quite the bare knuckle rivalry. the term 'biatch' wasn't invented yet back then, but that's what we would've said if it weren't for mom and the bar of soap.
Hi Burro! Of course I remember.. Roger Staubach...And those "come from behind" wins during regular season...I think you must be referring to big losses/ games...Steelers ..ugh. Then a few years went by before I paid attention again with Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith and 1990s Super Bowl wins.. Lately ...Romo does well....but I like Brady...uh uh..I mean New England! :toung: Actually sitting at home watching the Boys right now. Couldn't watch the Texans earlier..they were getting beat soooooo bad. Right now #88 Bryant looking good!

[burrocrat]

i suppose when you can afford a jumbotron, the cost of a couple referees is chump change.

[burrocrat]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC4QuAIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrX7 wtNOkuHo&ei=BlKuUo_PGtLyoASkk4DQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGQbiNi0tFBWxWBxw5i-GE2NSf2gQhttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC4QuAIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrX7 wtNOkuHo&ei=BlKuUo_PGtLyoASkk4DQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGQbiNi0tFBWxWBxw5i-GE2NSf2gQ

[DreamboatAnnie]

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC4QuAIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrX7 wtNOkuHo&ei=BlKuUo_PGtLyoASkk4DQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGQbiNi0tFBWxWBxw5i-GE2NSf2gQhttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CC4QuAIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrX7 wtNOkuHo&ei=BlKuUo_PGtLyoASkk4DQCQ&usg=AFQjCNGQbiNi0tFBWxWBxw5i-GE2NSf2gQ
Yes..yes..rub it in! That was soooooo sick..can't believe it!! Well...actually, yes I can believe it!! Dang it..that had to be the ugliest game (worse second half) I've ever seen the Cowboys play. Who the hell decided to not keep the running game going??? :confused: Now I'm remembering why I quit watching football !! Ugghhh :sick: :blink:

[pocono13]

We still have 3 players battling for the 2nd and 3rd place tie-breaker (1st place has been determined). Arizona must win tonight or it will be over - prize-wise since 2nd and 3rd place both get the same prize.

I tied for second and third and fourth. Now what happens?

[tsptalk]

Sorry. I dropped the ball on this last week. Didn't notice all 3 remaining were eliminated.

Let's keep going! I'll issue 3 more mulligans. One more game. If there's a tie at that point, we'll end it in a tie.

[burrocrat]

This is the organization that won championships with names like Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. The only thing they will win with Orton against the Eagles is an ass-kicking. The Eagles will go into Dallas, force Orton into a bushel of turnovers and smother the Cowboys. In doing so, the Eagles will also inadvertently redirect the future of the Dallas franchise.

Tony Romo Is Out, No Doubt (http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/1899901-tony-romo-is-out-no-doubt-and-that-means-cowboys-are-dead?utm_source=m.cnn.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m.cnn-sports-bin)

[tsptalk]

After 17 grueling weeks, including 7 weeks of tie-breakers, we have our winners!

1st Place: Rodgers is God

2nd Place: Pocono13

3rd Place: DB Jr & mintwolf (tie)

Congratulations! Rodgers is God has already claimed his prize. The 2nd and 3rd place finishers can PM or email me at http://www.tsptalk.com/images/email_support.gif, their shipping info to claim the TSP Talk Travel Mugs.

Thanks for playing, everyone! See you next year!

[burrocrat]

so i was watching this pinball match when a football game broke out. strange luck.

[Viva_La_Migra]

After 17 grueling weeks, including 7 weeks of tie-breakers, we have our winners!

1st Place: Rodgers is God

2nd Place: Pocono13

3rd Place: DB Jr & mintwolf (tie)

Congratulations! Rodgers is God has already claimed his prize. The 2nd and 3rd place finishers can PM or email me at http://www.tsptalk.com/images/email_support.gif, their shipping info to claim the TSP Talk Travel Mugs.

Thanks for playing, everyone! See you next year!

The start of the season is near. Are we doing this again this year?

[tsptalk]

Yeah, sure.

[burrocrat]

Yeah, sure.

yay! i'm gonna vote for pittsburg steelers to win first game again, and i haven't even seen the schedule. it's an unavoidable family obligation.